Turnip Films

Jim McQuaid's reflections on indie film, writing and how life connects all of these things.

Monday, February 12, 2024

Local film is a small world.

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  On the 23rd and 24th of September, I co-produced, directed and shot SWINE, a short horror film. Looking at the photo we grabbed imme...
Friday, September 13, 2019

It’s all about the story

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If you go to my film website HERE you will see (and, I hope, purchase) a shirt I sell with the slogan “It’s All About The Story” on the fro...
Monday, March 25, 2019

Coverage?

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“Coverage is what you do when you don’t have any real idea about meaning or style.” Okay, a somewhat strong statement. What do I mean by ...
Sunday, March 24, 2019

The future of the Internet?

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Not on a film topic, bit since film and the internet ("Internet") seem to be intertwined, it seems pertinent. I believe that we ...
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Saturday, December 23, 2017

The Value of Filmmaking?

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I just finished shooting a short film and, as the holidays settle over us, I’ve been thinking more about the value of filmmaking. Not the va...
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Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Too Much & Too Little & To Whom?

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I believe that any piece of writing should be "as long as necessary and as short as possible."  Discussion in my screenwriters...
Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Success? Obstacles?

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Robert Hardy, who runs Filmmakersprocess.com recently sent a bunch of folks these questions: "Hey friend, I have two quick questio...
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